The webinar details how the modern hygienist use their iTero scanner and proprietary software tools to illuminate, educate and queue up visual areas of concern for the patient and dentist during their exam. This technology affords a more streamlined visual experience for the hygienist, patient and dentist.

Course Objectives

• Scanning ergonomics, time saving tips and when to scan recommendations.

• Overview of iTero software tools with case examples.

• Patient conversations using iTero tools via PCS model of education.

• Hand-off to doctor

Cathy Przykucki RDH

Cathy P., RDH, BA, has helped patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles for more than 29 years. With a deep clinical dental hygiene and assisting career, she has earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from California State University and an Associate of Arts in Dental Hygiene from Cerritos College. In 2015, Cathy was appointed to the Align Hygiene Advisory Board as a Key Opinion Leader/National Speaker, and subsequently joined the organization's faculty a year later. A dynamic speaker with a unique voice, she has presented at the Invisalign© GP Summit, RDH Under One Roof, NorCal GP Expo, University of California San Francisco Alumni Weekend, and the HADA Annual Scientific Session. Cathy has been featured in articles for Straight Talk for tile Hygienist, Dentistry IQ, and the iTero© scanner and Invisalign Go Ask The Expert webinars. Cathy naturally resonates with her audience as a peer as she works clinically 3 days/week in an lnvisalign PIatinum Provider generaI practioner dental office.